A girl remains in intensive care after a terrifying incident in a hotel pool.
Around 10am on October 20, emergency services were called to Maslinica Hotels and Resort in Rabac, Croatia.
A German child dived into the hotel’s swimming pool and swam near the water filter, local outlet Jutarnji reported.
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Her hair became stuck in the filter, trapping her underwater.
A family member and hotel guest jumped into the pool to rescue the child.
Once removed from the water, they performed CPR until emergency services arrived.
The girl was transported by helicopter to Rijeka Hospital Centre for treatment.
The child’s age and identity have not been revealed.
Acting head of the hospital’s paediatric intensive care unit Kristina Lah Tomulić revealed the child remained in intensive care.
“The girl is in the intensive care unit and is currently stable,” she said in a translated statement.
“We are continuing to take all diagnostic procedures and therapeutic measures to ensure the best possible outcome.”
In a statement published in local media, the hotel company spokesperson said they were “deeply shaken” by the event.
“As stated in the police statement, there was an accident at the indoor pool of our resort,” the translated statement read.
“We are deeply shaken by this accident, our thoughts are with the girl and her family, and we sincerely hope for her speedy recovery.
“From the first moment, we have been available and in contact with the girl’s family and all relevant services .”
The spokesperson went on to praise hotel staff and first-responders for their help.
An investigation into the incident is now underway.
Rabac is a resort town and fishing port southeast of Labin in Istria known for its crystal-clear waters and white pebble beaches.
